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829 Jennings Ave, Sedro-Woolley $269,900 Dir: South on Township, West on Jennings.

Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home in peaceful setting. Huge 22 x 36 shop w/extra finished room. Attached one car garage. New carpet & vinyl flooring, fresh paint. All updated appliances & updated bathrooms.

Huge double lot & fenced yard w/great views. MLS #1099604 CallElizabeth, Elizabeth, 708-8800 708-8800 Call

16851 Beach Road, La Conner $549,900 Dir: From Sneeoosh Road, South on Beach Road.

Water view home in a fee simple beach community. 3 BR, 3 BA, 3,099 SF. Spectacular view of bay and islands. Master suite has jetted tub. Radiant heat throughout. Private beach has tennis, boat launch, and clubhouse.

MLS #1105290 Call Elizabeth, 708-8800

Sedro-Woolley $54,900 Skagit River in Janicki Cove. Private gated community. Power, water and septic on property. 169 SF shed. Fruit trees. Private boat launch for residents. Recreational-temporary. MLS #1039184

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Burlington $334,950 Spacious Craftsman. Room for everyone and everything!

5 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,794 SF. Open floor plan. Country kitchen & large eating area. Private master suite w/office area & gas fireplace.

1.17 acres. Outbuildings. MLS #1104025

Sedro-Woolley $759,900 Unique custom built, multi-level home with radiant heat on 1 acre. 4 BR, 3 3/4 BA, 5,000 SF. 2 dining rms, formal living rm, parlor, library. Kitchen has high end appliances & pellet stove. Gas free standing fireplace in master feat. full bath. Home office & possible guest bedroom over garage. MLS #1075960

Call Charlie,Call 708-1415 or708-8800 Jeannie, 708-9645 Elizabeth,

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Burlington $325,000 One of a kind valley view lot. 5-acre lot in secluded & upscale development. Build your dream home here.

Panoramic views of the valley! MLS #1021573

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Mount Vernon $234,950 Beautiful well maintained condo. Wonderful kitchen w/eating bar opening to dining area/LR combo w/cozy gas fireplace. Lots of windows, light & bright home. Master w/huge walk in closet & ¾ BA w/large walk in shower.

2nd BR w/balcony for BBQ’s & relaxing. Oversized 2 car garage and room for company parking too. No age or animal restrictions. MLS #1084847 Call Ivana, 770-3550

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Unobstructed South-Southwest views of Olympic Mtns, Skagit Bay & farmlands. East side borders Little Mtn. Park. Property ready for building permit. All utilities paid for & installed to building site.

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*EXTRA LARGE FENCED YARD, QUIET BACK OF CUL DE SAC SETTING *UPGRADED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RAMBLER W/NEWER ROOF *SOME HARDWOOD FLOORS, GAS HEAT, GAS FPL., R.V. PARKING!

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No expense was spared in this classically styled, custom built home.

Stunning Lyptus Hardwood Floors and Cabinetry. Dream kitchen with an island, big enough for informal dining. Lovely Granite counter tops.

3 spacious bedrooms + den. Master suite with walk-in closet, tiled shower and soaking tub. Abundant storage throughout. Security System for both home and outbuilding.

Attached 3 car garage. Dream shop is 40 x 50, fully finished and heated.

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*OPEN PLAN W/3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1,764 SQ. FT. TOTAL! *SUNNY KITCHEN W/ISLAND, OAK CABINETRY, FAMILY ROOM ADJOINING *HUGE DOUBLE GARAGE + SHOP, GAS HEAT, CALL TODAY $278,900

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*JUST LISTED, FAMILY PARK CLOSE TO SERVICES, SHOPPING & SCHOOLS *3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, DEN/OFFICE, 1,782 SQ. FT. TOTAL! *LG. KITCHEN W/ISLAND, SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE, A MUST TO SEE $314,900

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Contact Rita: (360) 488-3727 or Rita@LandedGentry.com Sales office is open Wed-Sun, 12-5.

Directions: Follow I-5 N to WA-20 W/Avon Cutoff in Burlington. Take exit 230 from I-5. Continue on WA-20 W. Take WA-20 Spur W to Oakes Ave in Anacortes. *photo is not of actual view.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is More unmarried couples are getting hitched to a home – here’s why

he American dream used to be pretty straightforward: fall in love, tie the knot, buy a home and raise a family. While that formula is still fairly intact, the “tie the knot” step is getting skipped increasingly, per the findings of a recent Zillow analysis.

Nearly 15 percent of all homebuyers between 24 and 35 years old are unmarried couples, up from 11 percent tallied in 2005, per a new Zillow study.

Meanwhile, fewer solo buyers are claiming homes – single purchasers currently represent approximately 25 percent of all homebuyers in the 24- to 35-year-old demographic, down from 28 percent in 2005.

Svenja Gudell, chief economist at Seattle-based Zillow, attributes the two aforementioned trends to the fact that rising home values make buying

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why men and women are both delaying marriage these days is because young people are constantly being inundated with messages from movies and television that tell them it’s much more fun to be single,” says Alex Kamunya, partner with KAM House Buyers in Cambridge, Mass. “Throw in low-rate mortgages, rising rental costs and the ability to deduct mortgage interest from income taxes, and being a homeowner seems more like an attractive option for a couple. Also, once you reach a certain age, people often feel they are throwing their money away renting, so going in together on a house provides a unique investment opportunity.”

Nikki Arnone, 27, from Colorado Springs, Colo., agrees. She and her 31-year-old boyfriend purchased a home together last

a home on a single income very difficult, especially in more expensive markets.

“Home prices have grown so much over the past several years. Because of that, couples are going in a home together, as two incomes are better than one when it comes to making a mortgage payment, showing creditworthiness, and having enough funds left over for other expenses,” Gudell says.

According to research from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Millennials are cohabitating together minus matrimony at a higher rate: since 2000, the share of households with unmarried partners rose from 12 percent to 16 percent for 20- to 34-year-olds; over that same time, the share of households with married couples decreased from 45 to 35 percent.

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Coldewell Banker Bain, Anacortes

Recipient of the NPSAR Monthly “I AM A REALTOR®” Award Karen is passionate about her community and has an excellent record of community involvement.

For more than five years, Karen has donated her time and money to both the Skagit Land Trust & Island Hospital Foundation. She also served as a Board Member and a volunteer writer for the Guemes Tide, a not-for-profit, all-volunteer print newspaper.

Contact Jayci: (360) 941-8130 or Jayci@LandedGentry.com Sales office is open Wed-Sun, 12:00-5:00.

Directions: I-5 to Mount Vernon; Exit 225, East on Anderson Road to 4 way stop.

Proceed straight on LaVenture to E Division St; Right on E Division St to South 48th St

In the Real Estate community, Karen has served as a NPSAR Board Member from 2014-2016, has attended Hill Day for 7 consecutive years and is the Key Contact for Senator Kevin Ranker for the Washington Realtor Association.

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Karen has volunteered her time with the Friends of the Forest in Anacortes, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the ACFL through education, outreach, and stewardship. She spearheaded the campaign that successfully raised $2.5 million in 2008 to “Save The Mountain” on Guemes Island, an 80 acre view tract on the top of the island. The new soccer field at Anacortes High School is a project that came to fruition through the support and hard work of many, including Karen.

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and protect yourselves and each other to the extent possible,” says Dorothy Mazeau, sales representative with Royal LePage RCR Realty in Caledon, Ontario, Canada.

Tara Scott, a family law attorney and mediator in Beverly Hills, Calif., recommends creating a contract that clearly spells out all the terms of what happens when one party wants to sell, buy out the other’s share, or separate. It’s also important to know each other’s debt obligations and credit rating.

“Watch out for red flags – if one partner has bad credit, can’t qualify for a loan on their own, or has a history of nonpayment on debts, is that someone you really want to be financially tied to? If they don’t pay their half, you will have to cover it in order to not harm your own credit,” says Scott, who recommends that each partner hire higher separate lawyers to review the documents before signing to protect their own finances.

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year and have no plans to head down the aisle anytime soon.

“The time for paying rent has passed us. It just made sense to make a 50/50 investment that might someday benefit both of us,” Arnone says. “Even if we don’t have a piece of paper that says we’re partners in the eyes of the law, it doesn’t change the fact that we function that way.”

One piece of paper that unmarried couples should consider carefully before purchasing, however, is the title on the home. One person can hold the title as sole owner, both can hold title as “joint tenants” or both can share title as “tenants in common.” With the latter, if one partner dies, their share of title goes to their estate or next of kin upon death; with joint tenancy, title passes to the surviving partner.

“To resolve these issues, it’s essential that you consult a lawyer to make sure you each know your rights, responsibilities and liabilities, based on the jurisdiction where you reside,

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1323 E Fir St., Mt. VErNON • HOSTED BY: DALE OWENBY CLOSE TO PARADISE… Great 1,876 SF updated 3 BDRM, 2 BA Rambler with open concept and gas fireplace.

On flat ½ acre lot with garden space, fenced backyard, & 20’ x 30’ shop. $349,900. #1106111

READY TO MOVE IN… Nice one level rambler in beautiful Bow area. Just over 1,700 SF this home offers 3 BD, 1.5 BA, a family room, & large shop with woodstove. $300,000. #1105603

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4 BD, 2.75 BA, 2,696 SF, living rm w/gas frpl, & kitchen w/eating space. Shop area & private fenced backyard. $275,000. #1106639

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SEDRO WOOLLEY RAMBLER… Nice 3 BDRM, 1.5 BA home on large corner lot in quiet neighborhood. Side yard is fully fenced & has alley access to rear of lot. Close to Parks & other amenities. $224,900. #1105052

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TIMBERLAND… 22 acres of wooded property located near Big Lake. Close to Walker Valley ORV trail system.

Fronts on public road. This property is an excellent buy at $99,500. #1097433 Tim Reichert Ron Wortham Mary Jo Reitsma Travis Lohman

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MOUNTAIN VIEW… Quality Rambler on 4.8 acres with lovely view. This home features 3 BD, 1.75 BA, & is just over 2,300 SF. Covered patio, gazebo, white fencing pasture, & 1,536 SF shop w/studio apt. $650,000. #1096923 Tod LeHecka Jan Scally Dale Owenby

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www.WindermereSkagit.com RESIDENTIAL 24482 Hathaway Rd, SW $169,900 Fantastic opportunity to purchase two homes in a quiet & serene setting. This property includes the 556 square foot, 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage, attached carport, 785 square foot shop/garage, a 720 square foot 2 bed, 2 bath, manufactured home & nearly a 1 acre lot. This property would be perfect for an investor, MIL housing, or someone who wants room to relax. Seller financing or cash only. For more info visit SkagitValleyHomes.com.

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1401 Wildflower Way, SW $244,900 Adorable home offering high ceilings, skylights, open kitchen with an Eating bar & dining area, Great Room with a gas fireplace & decorative shelving. Large Master Suite with captivating mountain views plus a sitting room. Covered deck off the back & a covered front porch.

Detached single car garage assigned to this lot.

Call Linda Eastman, 202-4075 MLS# 1089654 49 Willow Lane, MV $298,500 Hard to find triplex in good rental location. Walking distance to restaurants, groceries, etc. Additional income is from coin operated laundry located on site. Parking for several cars located at street frontage.

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31315 Main St, Lyman $180,000 Cute craftsman on a large fenced lot in the heart of Lyman.

2 bedroom, 3/4 bath. Seller has done work underneath the house but there is some settling in one bedroom. The garage/ carport that is in need of repair. 320 SF studio off the garage.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1105330 1318 Talcott St, SW $204,900 Beautiful level 0.87 ac lot located in the city limits with R-5 zoning. The property offers an existing 2 bedroom home currently used as rental with the same tenants for 10 years. Potential development property.

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4839 Prairie Ln, SW $315,000 Serene homestead nestled on 5 acres in the peaceful Prairie Meadows community. Home offers an open bright great-room style floor plan. Kitchen provides great storage, custom island & walk-in pantry. Spacious master w/4pc bath, 2 add’l bedrooms +den/office. Multiple outbuildings include a huge shop w/attached RV carport, multipurpose shed, covered wood storage & metal barn with 3 stalls & loft storage & lean-to. RV dump & power too!

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1103489

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209 N. 18th St, MV $235,000 Nice rambler in an excellent commuter location; close to schools, medical & all amenities. Inside awaits a large living area w/cozy wood stove. Kitchen w/dining area & great counter & storage space. 3 spacious bdrms & oversized full bath that leaves potential for a conversion to a master. Extra living area off of the laundry room provides access to the partially fenced backyard. Newer roof, cement plank siding & vinyl windows.

Call Elizabeth Miller, 420-3607 or Travis Miller, 420-7291 MLS# 1104117

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419 Umatilla Dr, La Conner $449,000 Perched high on the hill, this charming Cape Cod features panoramic views of the Skagit Valley & Shelter Bay. Featuring a master on main, 2 additional large bedrooms & a cook’s kitchen, attention to detail is apparent throughout.

Additional features include wheelchair accessible full bath, library study with built-ins, an upstairs view office space & craft area. Moving outside there is a large deck, fully landscaped yard & a 2 car garage.

Call Nathan Loeb, 333-7197 MLS# 1092498 $475,000 5324 Cedar Ridge Place, SW Custom home with amazing views. 3 beds + office, 2.75 baths, 2,636 SF. Loft area upstairs makes a perfect guest room, play area, and/or crafts room. Over-sized deck and water feature to sit & relax. Raised beds for gardening, plus peach, apple, pear, cherry & plum trees and various berry bushes plus a garden shed on 5+ acres with trail to Samish River.

Call Becky Elde, 770-9427 MLS# 1073148 18354 Best Rd, MV $525,000 Beautiful Victorian sitting on 3.1 acres of land flourished with apple trees, gardening space, a greenhouse and 2 out buildings to store tools and toys. All perched on Pleasant Ridge overlooking Skagit Valley Farm Land. The interior has old beautiful wood work throughout the home.

Call Jake Koetje, 466-8045 MLS# 1093025 9674 Samish Island Rd $667,500 Incredible property! 157 ft of medium bank waterfront.

Almost an acre & it includes a darling duplex. Each unit is 1 bed, 1 bath. They have a nice shared laundry room with storage for each unit. Views from the property are amazing.

Call Sarah Minton, 770-3076 MLS# 804056 6268 State Route 20, ANA $750,000 Peaceful 17.5 acres in highly desirable location w/ opportunities for beautiful mountain & water views. Large 2400 SF shop w/230 volt electrical service & 1440 SF covered storage area perfect for RV & more. Concrete driveway winds thru the beautifully timbered property.

Well installed on property. Campbell Lake views.

Call April Axthelm, 661-4947 MLS# 1066676

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3627 Becky Place, MV $338,000 Immaculate Digby Heights 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with lots of living area & upgrades. Beautiful wood floors, large laundry/ mud room, great floor plan. Open kitchen w/granite tile counters, stainless appls, pantry, breakfast area. Big family room w/gas fireplace. Nice formal dining & living rooms w/ wood wrapped columns. Master suite is huge, walk-in-closet & 5pc bath w/double vanity. Nice fenced yard.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 or Spencer Roozen, 708-0634 MLS# 1103245

16708 Britt Rd, MV $1,100,000 Boxwood Farm is that rare combination of stately home & small acreage farm. Privately situated on fertile Skagit farmland, w/options for agricultural &/or equestrian pursuits. Horse-ready w/paddock, fencing, loafing shed, great barn. 240 SF greenhouse. The lovely, fully-updated Williamsburg Colonial is warm, welcoming & centers on a gourmet kitchen & sunny great room. A gracious home, designed for both comfortable daily living & expansive entertaining options.

Call Megan O’Bryan, 708-5817 MLS# 924351

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839 Shoshone Dr, La Conner $374,500 Stunning wide view of the marina, Rainbow Bridge, & mountains from your living room, kitchen, & master bedroom. Great Room concept with large living room open to breakfast area & kitchen. Spacious formal dining room.

Decks on both levels to enjoy outdoor living. 2 car garage, dumbwaiter to conveniently lift groceries to main level.

Shelter Bay community swimming pools, tennis courts, parks, beach & marina - moorage possible! Near picturesque waterfront town of La Conner.

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6851 Carolina St, Anacortes $415,000 Country living - 1,800 SF home includes large master suite with 2+additional bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths, office, patio with firepit, privacy and garden space, 600 SF detached shop/ garage, RV or boat parking all on a level 1/3 of an acre lot.

Lots of room to live while enjoying the indoors or outdoors.

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4718 Yorkshire Dr, Anacortes $194,500 Skyline Cutie! Come enjoy this well maintained 2 bd room 1 and 3/4 bath home. Outside shed for storage. New carpet 2015, and furnace 2017. Nestled up top of one of Anacortes’s finest areas. A park in your back yard for little ones. Enjoy all Skyline has to offer, Community parks, tennis courts, club house, private beaches and more. The land comes with this one! Affordable Anacortes - Won’t last long!! L&I cert done, Engineering Cert done. FHA loan currently on property. Come see your new home!

Tracy Peterson-Foy 360.708.1833 MLS# 1104601

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1302 7th St, Anacortes $649,000 Lovely mid-century home across from Causland Park. Walk to library, downtown, community theater. In heart of historic “old town”, 3,772 SF home on large, professionally landscaped lot has 3 bdr, 2.5 bths, upgraded kitchen, stainless appliances.

Kitchen nook and formal dining. Master on main with 2 walk-in closets and laundry. Basement with own bedroom, bath and kitchen. Lots of storage. Garden space, stone-surfaced patio for entertaining. Separate building for gardening, shop, artists studio.

Rick Bennett 360.202.2630 MLS# 1084835

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1327-1 Decatur Head Dr, Decatur Island $100,000 Dreaming of a waterfront cabin but didn’t think you could afford it? Membership available in this unique beachfront cooperative; sharing ownership of 1.5 miles of beautiful shoreline, 8 cabins, 45 acres of uplands, passenger ferry, dock, buoys, tennis court, truck and laundry facilities. Cabins sleep 4-10 and each is comfortably furnished for your special island adventure including wood-burning fireplace, BBQ, deck and fire pit.

Only 30 min from Anacortes. Seller is licensed real estate agent.

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4110 152nd St SW, Lynnwod $300,000 Investors!! The current zoning of this property is R-8, The comp plan however would allow a rezone to MR (multifamily residential) Under current zoning the R-8400 would allow for 3 lots on this property. Could possibly put up to 11 units with rezone. Buyer to verify. Value in the land!

Rebecca Chamberlain 360.421-5021 MLS# 928927

Commercial 2913 Commercial Ave, Anacortes $1,100,000 24,000 SF of Commercially zoned land with 6,000 SF building that can be renovated or replaced. Estimates to renovate existing building approximately $70.00 per SF. Commercial zone allows residential above the first floor.

One of the few remaining large commercial parcels along Commercial Avenue.

John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 1081956 903 33rd St, Anacortes $295,000 Owner/User or Investment 1,800 SF shop on a 7,500 SF lot allows fenced in storage area along with a 46’ x 36’ concrete block building. Paved alley to the rear of the lot gives access from 33rd Street and alley. 2 - 10’x10’ overhead doors.

Zoned Commercial, City of Anacortes. Great Opportunity John Prosser 360.202.3891 MLS# 1088546

Anacortes • 3018 Commercial Ave • Anacortes • (360) 293-8008 Cynthia Aanestad Debbie Macy Donna Cunningham Gina Davis Jack Dixon Jackie Stone Jeannine Reinig Jessica Notaro

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6424 West Shore Rd, Anacortes $628,000 Rare, no bank, waterfront home with stunning western views on the west side of Guemes Island. Open floor plan for the living, dining and kitchen. Upper level has two bedrooms.

Two decks to enjoy views of Cypress Island and the Cone Islands, Olympic Mountains and the San Juan Islands. Walk for miles on a beautiful beach. Tidelands are included.

Fishing and crabbing are nearby. Storage shed for storing garden tools. Only a 90 minute drive from Seattle.

Margi Houghton 360.202.0041 MLS# 1103071 Ne

12404 Windward Wy, Anacortes $969,500 Stunning views of the sparkling waters and the San Juan Islands abound. Custom home was designed to maximize views & maintain total privacy, elegant finishes with nautical touches add to the appeal. Main level features: open kitchen, living and dining; master en suite and cozy office space/sitting room. Downstairs boasts a family room w/kitchenette, gas fireplace and separate exterior access. Expansive decks, ample storage, 2 car garage & incredible landscaping with lovely pond & water feature.

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List Over Question:

We listed our home with a local real estate broker for a period of 90 days. The listing period ended several months ago, we have not relisted the property with any other broker and some prospects who saw the property with the listing broker have now come back and expressed interest in buying. Will we owe the broker a commission if these people go ahead and purchase the property?

Answer:

All listing agreements must have a termination point. Let’s imagine that you had a 90-day listing.

And let’s also imagine that during the listing period the Smiths came by the property with the broker. While the Smiths like the house they were not ready, willing and able to buy the property.

At this point it’s very clear that the broker

“introduced” the Smiths to the property. The broker had the right to show the property because of a listing agreement and the Smiths were attracted to the property through the broker’s marketing efforts.

But the Smiths didn’t buy and the listing agreement came to an end without a transaction.

We then have the question of what happens if the Smiths come back after the listing period.

Does the broker have any residual rights to a commission if the Smiths wind up buying the property?

As we said, all listings must have a termination point. In addition, most listings establish what can be called a “protection” period. A protection clause typically says the broker is entitled to a commission if any buyers who saw the property, made an offer or made an inquiry about the property during the listing period return and purchase the home by a certain date.

Just like the original listing agreement there has to be a termination point to the protection period. The length of the protection period is a negotiable matter between the seller and the broker.

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The purpose of the protection clause is to assure that the broker is fairly compensated for his or her work during the listing period.

However, there is another issue of fairness to consider. While we don’t want the broker to be deprived of a fairly earned commission, we also don’t want sellers to face the prospect of somehow owing two commissions. For this reason, the protection period must automatically end if the property is re-listed with another broker.

For details and specifics regarding protection periods speak with local real estate brokers and carefully read any proposed listing agreement.

You can also get assistance from an attorney or legal clinic.

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hen it comes to impediments blocking a prospective buyer’s path to homeownership, cold hard facts like the inability to afford a mortgage aren’t easily surmounted. Fears born out of misconceptions, confusion or lack of information can also prematurely derail the home purchasing dream, but these can be overcome with a little extra real estate education, say the pros.

Consider the findings of the recent National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Aspiring Home Buyer Profile: an average of approximately 54 percent and 21 percent of non-homeowners polled in 2016 cited, respectively, being unable to afford a home purchase and currently needing the flexibility of renting versus owning as the top two reasons they have not yet purchased; and 44 percent of non-owners with student loan debt indicated they were not very or not at all comfortable with taking on a mortgage. Experts and consumers alike would probably agree that these are valid concerns.

However, 65 percent of non-owners polled in the third quarter of last year for the same report believe they need 15 percent or more for a down payment – despite the fact the survey has found the median down payment for first-time buyers has been 6 percent for three straight years.

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“I think the fear of the down payment is the silliest one that affects most buyers,” says Liane Jamason, broker associate with Smith & Associates Real Estate in St. Petersburg, Fla. “Many buyers think they need 20 percent down to buy a home, when actually FHA loans are available for 3.5 percent down as well as low down payment conventional loans that require only 3 or 5 percent down.”

Kathryn Bishop, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Studio City, Calif., says she often encounters buyers plagued by other fears, many of which can be cleared up with a little knowledge, guidance and faith.

“There is the fear of not qualifying, which buyers can get past by attempting to get pre-approved with a lender. There’s also the fear of rising interest rates and the fear of not finding a home they like,” says Bishop. “I often am able to help them move forward by acknowledging their emotions and educating them on the benefits of homeownership.”

When it comes to consternation over rising rates, Jamason says it’s important for prospective borrowers to keep things in proper perspective.

“Rates are still significantly lower than they were 10 years ago, and although the days of rates in the 3 percent range are gone for the foreseeable future,

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getting a rate under 5 percent is still a fantastic deal,” notes Jamason. “I paid 13 percent interest on my first home way back when.”

Another major worry is making a bad investment by purchasing.

“People see home prices and rates going up and are in constant fear that they may not be timing their purchase correctly,” Samantha DeBianchi, founder of DeBianchi Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., says.

“I always make sure that buyers understand that real estate is cyclical – if they plan on staying in the home at least 5 to 10 years and ride out a cycle, they will be in a better position. Also, as long as you’re not overextending yourself financially, you have the ability to make money with your purchase over time.”

Jamason says it smart to be cautious, but being cautious also means exploring all options available.

“For example, shopping around with different lenders can help you uncover different scenarios with different down payments and help you learn ways to raise your credit score in order to qualify for a lower interest rate,” says Jamason. “And your Realtor may also know of special first-time home buyer grants available in your area to lessen the amount you have to put down even further, as well as other programs that can lower your cost to purchase.”

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$750,000

2125 GUNN RD, MOUNT VERNON

One of a kind lakefront property in the Pacific Northwest with approximately 1,500 feet of water frontage on a pristine trout fishing lake. Private wooded setting located on a dead end road.

2 miles to I-5. One hour to either Seattle,WA orVancouver, BC. Permit for 10 bedroom water catchment system on file with county. PUD possible in the future as more development occurs. MLS #1105664

Danya Wolf

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17714 KINGFISHER cOVE LANE, BIG LAKE

$898,900

Waterfront home with 75 ft of lake frontage with private dock! Custom Spanish Style home w/ sweeping staircase up to luxurious master suite. Kitchen with granite and sub-zero refrigerator; radiant heat; skylights; vaultedceilings;surroundsound;builtinvac;recroomand bonus/storage room. Fantastic views from choice of 3 decks! MLS #1007986

Danya Wolf

Carla Fischer

360-708-8294 360-982-0010

2009 WOODRIDGE AVE, MOUNT VERNON

$335,000

Custom, 3 bed/1.75 bath beautifully appointed 1,600+ sq. ft. home featuring, ceramic tile backsplash in kitchen, tile floors in entry and bath; vaulted ceilings, skylights, hardwoods and walk-in closet.

Fully fenced yard offers covered deck, garden space and fruit trees. Garage with 200 amp service, extra storage and work bench.

MLS #1073807

OpEN HOUSE/GARAGE SALE Saturday April 22 GARAGE SALE: 8am-2pm OpEN HOUSE: 10 to 3pm

23786 KAMLOOp cT., MOUNT VERNON

Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

Yolanda Sakuma

360-421-0435

$150,000 xxx BELLA VISTA LANE, BURLINGTON

Carla Fischer Yolanda Sakuma

360-982-0010 360-421-0435

1 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MOUNT VERNON

$39,900

24306 WIcKER RD, SEDRO WOOLLEy

$239,000

Carla Fischer

360-982-0010

1416 ALpINE VIEW pLAcE, EAGLEMOUNT

$479,000

Exquisite Condo with spectacular views of Eaglemont Golf Course & the Mountains.

3 bedrooms plus den/library, 3 1/2 baths designed for casual/elegant living. Great room with hardwood floors, custom blinds, unique stone fireplace. French doors leading to a large deck with electric sunshade to enjoy the views! Enjoy cooking in your gourmet kitchen while looking across the golf course, granite counters, large island/eating bar, stainless steel appliances, gas stove and wine refrigerator! Large main floor master suite & master bath with separate shower & Jacuzzi tub, wonderful walk-in closet with built ins. Elva Hunter John Hunter MLS #1087943 360-202-3086 360-202-3854

Beautiful view property, ready for you to build your dream home. PUD water, power and 3 bedroom septic surrounded by a circular driveway or continue on to another wonderful building site Carla Fischer Celia Miller - cleared, level, and with 360-982-0010 360-391-6065 spectacular mountain view! New gravel road is partially paved.

Good access from Highway 9 for easy driving into property.

I-5 minutes away. Watch for signage. ML S #1014931

$120,000 1802 BAKERVIEW cT, MOUNT VERNON

$160,000

Charming home with potential, needs TLC, bring your imagination! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Nice level lot with fruit trees and space for a garden; partially fenced yard.

Ample off street parking. Convenient location. Good starter home or investment.

MLS #1097784

Located just outside the MountVernon City limits, this wooded 1 acre plus lot could be a building site for a stick built, modular, or manufactured home, with plenty of room. Tract has been surveyed (LeGro and Associates) and wetlands have been delineated (Oscar Graham and Pat Bunting).

1.27 acres Priced at less than one half of property Danya Wolf tax assessment of $89,600.00 PUD water 360-708-8294 must be run in from the west; or rain water catchment system needed.

13813 STATE ROUTE 9, MOUNT VERNON (5 AcRES)

$199,900 This 3 BR, 3/4 BA home on .225 acre features park like setting with four apple trees (10 varieties), a cherry tree (4 kinds), 3 plus trees, 4 kinds of grapes, kiwi and herb garden spade. Wonderful garden views! Exterior is “wainscotting style”, painted above the clear cedar siding below.

Mostly oak flooring.

Ceiling fan in living room and master bedroom. A lot of parking space! Easy access to I-5. Zoned R-1. Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 MLS #1098214

$122,000 LOT 18 TRILLIUM LANE, cONcRETE

$39,000 415 SHANTEL ST, MOUNT VERNON

$319,000

EaglEmont Large lot in Nookachamp Hills Community. Beautiful country setting overlooks a private lake for you to enjoy.

Less than 10 minute drive to the city of Mount Vernon. All Yolanda Sakuma utilities are stubbed to the lot. 360-421-0435 MLS #1059504

Own your very own piece of Burlington History. This property is unique, with the cross, the Burlington “B”, As Yolanda Sakuma per owner the Cell tower 360-421-0435 provides yearly income. MLS #1106117

Attractive, large lot in beautiful Eaglemont Golf Course community, close to brand new 20,000+ SF clubhouse, dining John Hunter 360-202-3854 and full fitness facilities. Complete plans for a beautiful home on this lot are negotiable.

MLS #475295

Lovely future building site requisite on using water catchment system to obtain building permit. Power to the property. Nicely treed level tract of land with open area ready Danya Wolf 360-708-8294 for building in the future. Paved street. Walking distance to Rasar State Park!

MLS #1080761

A MUST SEE! Dramatic entry with wood columns into dining room & upgraded wood trim throughout.

Large kitchen & bonus room w/gas fireplace. Big utility rm with freezer space. Master has jetted tub, shower, Sandi Everett double sinks & walk-in closet. Extra 360-202-3706 full bathroom & bedrooms down the hall. Exterior features include covered front porch, deck, James Hardie siding (cement) with shingles & stone accents.

Fully landscaped & fenced backyard. CC & Rs MLS #1097573

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360.424.0300

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